Jiayun Xu1, Joseph J Gallo, Jennifer Wenzel, Marie T Nolan, Chakra Budhathoki, Martha Abshire, Kelsey Bower, Sofia Arruda, Deirdre Flowers, Sarah L Szanton, Cheryl Dennison Himmelfarb, Kaylin Gonzalez, Hae-Ra Han. 1. Jiayun Xu, PhD, RN Post-doctoral Fellow, College of Nursing, University of Utah, Salt Lake City. Joseph J. Gallo, MD, MPH Professor, School of Public Health Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland. Jennifer Wenzel, PhD, RN, CCM, FAAN Associate Professor, School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland. Marie T. Nolan, PhD, MPH, RN, FAAN Executive Vice Dean and Professor, School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland. Chakra Budhathoki, PhD Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland. Martha Abshire, PhD, MSN, RN Assistant Professor, School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland. Kelsey Bower, BS PhD Student, Case Western University, Cleveland, Ohio. Sofia Arruda, BA Masters of Art Business Student, Sotheby's Institute of Art, New York, New York. Deirdre Flowers, RN, MSN/MPH Heart Failure Nurse Case Manager, Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland. Sarah L. Szanton, PhD, ANP, FAAN Professor, School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland. Cheryl Dennison Himmelfarb, PhD, RN, ANP, FAAN Professor, School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland. Kaylin Gonzalez, MHS, BA Research Coordinator, School of Medicine, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland. Hae-Ra Han, PhD, RN, FAAN Professor, School of Nursing, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland.
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Rehospitalization soon after discharge can be distressing for persons with heart failure (HF) and places a heavy burden on the healthcare system. OBJECTIVE: We investigated and explored the association of self-care decision making variables with (1) rehospitalization within 30 days of discharge and (2) delay in seeking medical assistance (delayed decision making). METHODS: A cross-sectional, explanatory sequential mixed methods design (quan > qual) was used to survey 127 hospitalized HF patients and interview 15 of these participants to explain their survey responses. The survey assessed rehospitalization within 30 days of discharge, delayed decision making, HF self-care, and psychosocial factors influencing self-care. RESULTS: The likelihood of delaying the decision to be hospitalized was more than 5 times higher among those with high depressive symptoms (odds ratio, 5.33; 95% confidence interval, 2.14-13.28). Those who delayed going to the hospital were uncertain about their prognosis and did not feel their symptoms were urgent. The likelihood of being rehospitalized within 30 days was more than doubled among those with high depressive symptoms (OR, 2.31; 95% confidence interval, 1.01-5.31). Those who were rehospitalized within 30 days were less likely to consult healthcare professionals in their decision making and wanted immediate relief from their symptoms. CONCLUSIONS: We recommend a patient-centered approach to help HF patients identify and adequately self-manage symptoms. The strong association between high depressive symptoms and rehospitalization within 30 days as well as delayed decision making highlights the critical need for clinicians to carefully assess and address depression among HF patients.
BACKGROUND: Rehospitalization soon after discharge can be distressing for persons with heart failure (HF) and places a heavy burden on the healthcare system. OBJECTIVE: We investigated and explored the association of self-care decision making variables with (1) rehospitalization within 30 days of discharge and (2) delay in seeking medical assistance (delayed decision making). METHODS: A cross-sectional, explanatory sequential mixed methods design (quan > qual) was used to survey 127 hospitalized HF patients and interview 15 of these participants to explain their survey responses. The survey assessed rehospitalization within 30 days of discharge, delayed decision making, HF self-care, and psychosocial factors influencing self-care. RESULTS: The likelihood of delaying the decision to be hospitalized was more than 5 times higher among those with high depressive symptoms (odds ratio, 5.33; 95% confidence interval, 2.14-13.28). Those who delayed going to the hospital were uncertain about their prognosis and did not feel their symptoms were urgent. The likelihood of being rehospitalized within 30 days was more than doubled among those with high depressive symptoms (OR, 2.31; 95% confidence interval, 1.01-5.31). Those who were rehospitalized within 30 days were less likely to consult healthcare professionals in their decision making and wanted immediate relief from their symptoms. CONCLUSIONS: We recommend a patient-centered approach to help HF patients identify and adequately self-manage symptoms. The strong association between high depressive symptoms and rehospitalization within 30 days as well as delayed decision making highlights the critical need for clinicians to carefully assess and address depression among HF patients.
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